The council’s discussion around the name of the hall briefly flared into something of a confrontation between Mayor Samantha Paradis and Councilor Neal Harkness. Read More
A roundup of parades, services and more to celebrate Memorial Day weekend throughout the state, from Biddeford to Houlton. Read More
Inspirational Reads
Douglas Bracy is the town's police chief and his wife, Brenda, is the senior center director. Read More
A 10-year-old boy who battled a brain tumor took a step toward his dream of one day becoming a firefighter by being named an honorary junior firefighter with the Dover-Foxcroft Fire Department. Read More
A lot has changed for educators over the past 45 years. But at Gladys A. Weymouth Elementary School in Morrill, some things haven’t changed at all, where Susan Olson and Kay Dodd have welcomed young minds into the world of education. Read More
Maine’s juvenile justice system is failing our state’s children. Read More
Weber pitched six impressive innings to earn his first career win as a starter, Steve Pearce homered and had three RBIs and the Red Sox beat the Toronto Blue Jays 8-2 on Thursday. Read More
Amjambo Africa is focused on connecting immigrants with the Maine communities they join, highlighting the achievements of new Mainers and creating connections between new and long-time Mainers. Read More
Knowing we have no real world skills, a couple of years ago, we asked if there was something we (cops) could do to help out at the Travis Mills Foundation Veteran’s Retreat in Rome, Maine. Our schedules are erratic at best, so we inquired about a chore or… Read More
Every month, the Bangor Metro Obsessions: Food column features what we can’t get enough of. From restaurant dishes to drinks, cooking products to desserts, we love to share a wide variety of foods. Read More
In the midst of all the chaos, stillness can be found through mindfulness. And you can practice it anywhere. Read More
As it turns out, I feel as awkward as an adult as I did as a child. Read More
